Lee Academy - Crescent Yearbook (Lee, ME)

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THE CR ESCENT 17 lately has taken upon her shoulders the respon- sibility of training the lion lhyonl, which task was formerly done by Mildred Luella Cobb, we will and bequeath one small riding whip to be used in training said animal, together with the request that if she cannot manage said animal he shall, without delay, be returned to his for- mer trainer. Fourteenth. Last, but not least, of all the good qualities of which this class is the proud possessor, is its good looks, which quality you can plainly see, and, which we very generously will and bequeath to our student friend Stephen David Bcarce. Said bequest is to be shared equally with his side partner, Ethel Mabel Moran. In Testimony Whereof, We hereto set our hand and seal, and publish and decree this to be our last will and testament in the presence of the witnesses named below, this twenty- seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifteen. Signed: Class of 1915. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Senior class as and for their last lVill and Testament -in the presence of us, who, at their request and in their presence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. Henry Yau Loon, Little Miss Muff Old King Cole. et, ICARL Home TREADWELL. meriran 21 heals, NA'l'IOX'S history is really a story of W the constant struggle being waged between the true and false, the right and the wrong. As we follow this story from chapter to chapter, we are ever being re- minded the true and the right are gaining the ascendency and will ultimately conquer. Ancient nations rose in splendor only to fall again intooblivion because they were the result of mere material ambitions and desires for glory. A nation can never survive unless its whole outward development is the expression of an inner spirit, a nobler sentiment than a desire for material greatness. lt has pleased our European neighbors to say that while America has developed to her present standing, the true sense of duty and obligation has been obliterated, and that greed for riches and power has become her highest principle. America has sealed her fatel Ruin is inevitable! Now how shall we answer their argument? No one can deny the greatness of America. Her record is a miracle of practical progress. Her commerce, industry, and gen- eral prosperity are the envy of every nation on earth. But are we doomed, like Nineveh, to a decline into oblivion? ls the foundation of this country one which will readily crumble away for lack of truth, honesty, and love of beauty in its construction? ' History will answer. lVas it grced that caused the colonists to throw off the bonds of tyranny and stand forth in the glo1'y of their manhood? NVere the patriots of the North seeking comfort when they rose against the curse of slavery and proclaimed all men free and equal? Are not such organizations as the Red Cross Society, the Young Menls Christian Association, and the various temperance unions sutiicient proof that there are principles in this nation's life deeper than any avarice? These principles. are the real ground work of Ameri- can civilization. The one great battle cry which has sound-

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g 16 THE CRESCENT work not only pleasing but beneficial, we will and bequeath our highest praise and admiration Second.-To the trustees, who by their u- nited efforts have made our Academy course possible, we will and bequeath our respect and appreciation. Third.-To our parents, who have showed their greatest interest in our Academy training and who have deprived themselves of many things for our benefit, we willand bequeath our highest affection. Fourth.-To the Freshmen of said Lee Academy, knowing what that term signifies, we will and bequeath the green crepe paper-a part of our class colors-used in decorating the hall at this, our commencement. Fifth.-To the Sophomorcs, who are boast- ing of the biggest and best class in school, we will and bequeath one tube of Le Page's glue, in order that said class may be able to hold firm- ly to the masculine members of said class who are rapidly disappearing. In addition to said bequest, we will and bequeath the second edi- tion of Hawke, Luby and Tout-on's Algebra for post-graduate work, knowing the fondness of said class for this book. Sixth.-To the Juniors, who have been looking with anxious eyes at ourformer position in the Assembly room, we will and bequeath the first live seats in the Senior row, the re- maining section of said row to be reserved for all those of the opposite sex whom you, by your united efforts, are able to induce to join your lustrous class. Seventh.-To Mae Mildred Farrington , who since her arrival among us this year has broken all records for being tardy at said institution, we will and bequeath our large clock in the main room, together with two bottles of nitroglyee- rine and a stick of dynamite, with OU1' sincerest hopes that hereafter she may at least be present at the Friday morning exercises. Eight.-Having an unlimited supply of musical ability in our class,-especiallyin Page, Josie, etc..-we will and bequeath all said abil- ity tothe Sophomore boys, feeling that said boys are the only persons in school worthy of such a bequest. Ninth.-To the Freshmen boys, who in the past have worked diligently to gain places on the basket ball team, we will and bequeath ftllll'-SCVGI1tllS,7iZlllS being our share of said team,-to said Freshmen boys with the request that, if said Freshmen cannot fill those places, they be given to the players of the second Mod- el School team. Tenth.-To Verne NVilfred Lindsay, who lately has been climbing Mt. Jefferson once each day to recruit his failing health, we will and bequeath one large bow and one dozen ar- rows whicl1 will enable him to keep from being clawed ftllaudel by the lions fliyonsl whose abodes are in said mountain. lCleventh. 'l'o Minnie Alice Flanders, who this past year has taken so much interest in her English work,-especially the classics,'we will and bequeath all the remaining copies ofiilvan- hoe,'l feeling that she is the most trustworthy person upon whom to bestow such a bequest. Twelfth.--Because ofthe interest of some members of tl1is class in the other classes in school and because those interested will not be present hereafter to ca1'e for their interests, we will and bequeath Hazel Ardell Spencer to Robert Weatherbee, with the request that when he gets tuekered fTuckerl out, he spend all his leisure moments in caring for said bequest. Thirteenth,-'l'o Lillian Elsie Young, who

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18 THECRESCENT ed throughout this country since the days of settlement is 'iLiberty.'7 Independence was necessarily its outcome, NVith this nation's establishment man first came to know the meaning of real freedom. This principle of freedom spoke eloquently during the Civil XVar, and its inlluence has ever been growing until it has resulted in a patriotism and loyalty to law nothing less than wonderful. Nor is this all. America ranks near the head in the production of the statesman, poet, orator, and minister. The germ of true religion planted by our ancestors, has taken lirm root, insuring the continuance of this great and good wo1'k. And it is in this that Americals mis- sion licsg not in boasting of material accom- plishments, even though it be justifiable. Her duty is to put forth men and women whose lives are fashioned by ideals, pure, lofty and divine, whose greatest ambitions are to serve in the cause of Christianity, and in the improvement, moral and mental, of this, their nation. Americals aim has ever been to produce citi- zens of this type and witl1 this object always in view she cannot fall, but on the contrary, she will rise to a much higher plane of granduer, and live throughout all time, a monument erected to the memory of all that is right and good, and in accordance with the laws of God. It is the duty of each and every one of us who are destined to play a pa1't in this nation's life,-however small that part may be-to use our whole strength and intluence to maintain her present high standard of ideals, and to be ever watchful for an opportunity to improve upon those ideals. Meanwhile, let us not for- get what we owe to others. Those of ns who are now finishing Olll' school wo1'k are, perhaps the ones who need bear this most in mind. Unquestionably our greatest debt is the one we owe to you, dear parents, for it you who have sacrificed the most to make this event possible. lt is through your gentle loving care that we have been able to solve the most ditli- cult problems. As we go out into life and are thrown upon our own resources, the men.- ory of that care and encouragement will ever be an inspiration to us to put our whole strength into a. life which will be a credit to our country, and help rai-me the standard of her ideals. Teachers: As we take leave of you at this time, we cannot refrain from expressing our deep sense of obligation which rests upon us. We have received, under your direction, that training which forms a large part of our equip- ment for lil'e and we wish to thank you for your faithful endeavors to make that training a most profitable one. Classmates, we stand for the last time as students of hee Academy. Although we knew that this hour of farewell must come, we tried to place it far ahead. We were not ready for the parting, neither arc we ready now. We realize now, more than ever, how much we are to each other. The little things in our natures which might have kept us apart out in the world, we have overlooked, and, as time went by, we came in contact with the frank and generous side of each other's natm'e, drawing us closely together. Oh, classmates, our lives must be happy, cheery ones. We want to ear- ry sunshine into the world. Even now we must not be sad, but it is well that we have this meeting, the last look into each otherls faces as students of our dear, old sehool. The time has come, and as we wait this moment, from each heart let there be breathed a silent, a last iigood-byefl V l.lCS'l'ICR ALBERT Coen.